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hertzyinmn Valued Member United States 54 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 12:13 pm Hello, I appreciate anyone who responds as they are very helpful . I have this 1803 cent and the date seems quite odd with a impression or line between the two numbers 8/0 .any thoughts ? thanks in advance Report this Post to the Staff

drdave Pillar of the Community United States 721 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 1:09 pm Die break? http://www.error-ref.com/?s=Die+Break Report this Post to the Staff
Tanman2001 Pillar of the Community United States 4406 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 3:15 pm I agree, that is likely a die break. Report this Post to the Staff
GERMANICVS Pillar of the Community Germany 1852 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 3:29 pm That is a Sheldon variety S-261. In late die states there is a large arch-like die break going through the date and part of the bust and curls. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 6:44 pm Your coin is a small date large fraction http://www.PCGScoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/1485 Click on view all images and start at bottom and work your way up. Look for S-261. John1 Edited by John1 05/22/2018 6:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 7:11 pm Nice photo! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 7:27 pm To the Forun. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 9:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 05/23/2018 09:03 am Bit of trivia, this obverse die, heavily rusted, was later reworked outside the mint and used to create the restrike 1804 cent. Edited by Conder101 05/23/2018 09:04 am Report this Post to the Staff
hertzyinmn Valued Member United States 54 Posts	Posted 05/23/2018 12:35 pm wow Thanks to everyone to give such great information. Well I may list on ebay and see if I get any Bites. Thanks again Very much Report this Post to the Staff
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